INGREDIENTS

1 cup finely chopped onions
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fennel bulbs
2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cups finely minced white mushrooms
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups chicken stockor beef stock (preferably homemade)
1 lb dried rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh ricotta

DIRECTIONS

Heat onions, garlic, fennel, half the parsley, salt, and olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat.

Cook, stirring often, about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very [...]